Wisconsin Judge Faces Misconduct Complaint for Attempted Hospital Arrest

Judge Ellen Berz is accused of violating judicial impartiality by trying to personally arrest a hospitalized defendant.

The Wisconsin Judicial Commission filed a misconduct complaint against Judge Ellen Berz for actions in a 2021 case.
Berz allegedly attempted to leave court to arrest a defendant who was hospitalized on the day of his trial.
The complaint claims Berz's actions contravened rules requiring judges to maintain public confidence and impartiality.
Berz is also accused of making sarcastic remarks to a defendant in a separate child sexual assault case.
The state Supreme Court has ordered a judicial panel to review the complaint and recommend disciplinary actions.